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Keeping your nursing spark alive
After a well-earned summer break, it can be hard to return to the daily grind of early...
31 Aug 2016
Mandy Day-Calder
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Respect your patients even when you disagree with them
Nurses have a duty to put their personal views to one side. Here are some strategies to cope when you find yourself judging a patient or situation.
18 Aug 2016
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Knowing when to leave your work at the office
The unique pressures of the nursing role can make it difficult to switch off. Life coach...
10 Aug 2016
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When a colleague needs your support
What do you do if a colleague is having a bad day every day? Resist the urge to judge, assess the situation - and report any concerns about safety immediately.
04 Aug 2016
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Maintaining professional boundaries
Keeping the balance right in nurse-patient relationships is vital to protect yourself, your patients and avoid burn out.
22 Jul 2016
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How to provide constructive feedback
If delivered well, providing honest, constructive feedback to your colleagues can be a positive experience for all concerned
18 Jul 2016
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Finding your voice in a multidisciplinary team
Nurses need to be flexible, confident team players
12 Jul 2016
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Caring for yourself when you are the patient
Being a nurse doesn’t give immunity from long-term illness: points to consider after being diagnosed
12 Jul 2016
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Voluntary sector: feel-good posts outside the NHS offer job satisfaction
Information specialist nurse Ellen Watters offers advice to those wanting to move out of the health service
05 Jul 2016
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How to promote effective communication
When a patient's condition affects their ability to express themselves it is important to use different strategies to meet their needs, says Mandy Day-Calder
05 Jul 2016
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Student life - Professional conduct
Overstepping boundaries can undermine patients’ trust and respect – and may put your future registration at risk.
01 Jun 2016
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Student life - Preserving safety
In addition to providing compassionate care and administering correct treatments, the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code states that nurses must keep patients and the public safe and free from harm.
25 May 2016
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Student life - How to practise effectively
Referring to the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code’s second theme – practise effectively; think what effective nursing care means to you and how this has an impact on the essence of quality care.
18 May 2016
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Student life - The code and you
To remain on the Nursing and Midwifery Council register as a qualified nurse you will have to revalidate every three years. This involves demonstrating that you are incorporating the NMC Code into your day-today practice and continuing professional development.
11 May 2016
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Student life - Management techniques
On graduating from your nursing degree course, one aspect of nursing life you may be worried about is how you will cope with taking responsibility for a group of patients, or even a whole ward.
20 Apr 2016
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Student life - Make your voice heard
A life coach offers advice on dealing with some challenging situations you might encounter on clinical placement.
30 Mar 2016
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Student life - Handling work pressure
An ageing population coupled with the increase in treatable illnesses has led to ‘health promotion’ and ‘self-management’ becoming buzz words in today’s NHS.
23 Mar 2016
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Student life - Up against the clock
As a nursing student the relentless demands of work, studying and family life can leave you feeling like you are on a treadmill that has no off switch.
16 Mar 2016